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PersonFORCE10
13/1/2014 at 10:38am
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After years of being frustrated putting tents up in gale force conditions (and yes most of the holidays we've been on have been like that ) my wife and I decided to get a folding camper, unfortunately our finances wouldn't allow us to go for something up to date so we are now the proud owners of a 31 year old Conway Cruiser.
We bought it Saturday so haven't had a chance to try it out yet but it appears to be in very good condition for year.


PersonMiserly
13/1/2014 at 11:49am
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Nice one,sounds like you have yourself a new hobby.
Apologies if you have thought of it already,but at that age the hitch may not be metric,worth checking.
Welcome to the dark side!

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PersonFORCE10
13/1/2014 at 12:03pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Miserly on 13/1/2014
Apologies if you have thought of it already,but at that age the hitch may not be metric,worth checking.


I've no idea but it towed back perfectly from Bolton


Personpnefan
13/1/2014 at 2:21pm
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Looks to be in good condition. Was it stored under cover? How is the inside? You could have got a newer model that was in worse condition than yours looks. You should enjoy it even more if you know you've got a bargain. May be an idea though to invest in having the brakes etc serviced.


PersonFORCE10
13/1/2014 at 2:28pm
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Its pretty good inside for the age, had a new mattresses apparently
It's also had a new canvas a couple of years ago and new floor





I think it was a bargain at £450

Good point about getting brakes checked, I'll nip up to our local trailer dealer and see if he can do them.


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Personpnefan
13/1/2014 at 8:01pm
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Looks a bargain to me. Who ever has had it before must have looked after it. It would have cost double the price you have paid just to rent a static caravan for week in high season on a holiday park.


PersonSam dad
13/1/2014 at 8:31pm
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looks good and its a first step into the world of folding campers.

We bought ours at the end of last year after many years of tents and trailer tents.

Ours is the same layout as yours but made by Cabanon.

Do you have a awning ?

Hers ours all set up on our first weekend.....hope you enjoy yous



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PersonSam dad
13/1/2014 at 9:53pm
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Yours looks in good condition for a 30 year old one.
Just a couple of points to check!!!
1. Test the canvas for water ingress before your first trip.
2. Check the tyres ( we replaced ours straight away ) for peace of mind.

Sam dad

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Personsunshinetours
14/1/2014 at 10:25am
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Congratulation looks in great nick from the pictures and at £450 you really can't lose!

If you don't have an awning you may wish to look at some of the threads on adapted porch awnings as rather than trying to find the correct full awning you may be better buying a suitable second hand porch off ebay ro similar and either connecting it using figure of eights or sourcing a zip to connect propely

Also if you don;t have cotton inners you may wish to look at making some bed pods and main cabin lining - it really does make a difference to the feel inside

Best of luck


PersonFORCE10
14/1/2014 at 10:39am
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Just discovered it isn't a 1983 as it was sold to us but a 1988 model, but I still think it's good for the year .

We don't have an awning. I have been thinking of getting a small porch awning and adapting it somehow but I want to see if we really need one first, I think we will be I'd be nice just to try it as is first.

Apparently it has had new tyres (and they do look quite new) but I might have them checked over as I don't know how long it's been stood.
The seller also said it's been waterproofed recently, but they also said it was an 83 model so I'm not sure on that.

Again with cotton inners, we will have a test run with her first to see what she's like and if we feel like we need them then we'll sort some from somewhere.

Thanks for you input guys


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14/1/2014 at 4:35pm
 Location: Sheffield
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Hi Force 10 , Camper looks in great condition .I think you would struggle without an awning though, especially if there are more than the two of you .We have three different sizes for lengths of stay .Last year we bought a weekender awning (suncamp swift) off ebay for £40 and its like new .We attached it using figure 8 strips £10 and it only takes around 15 minutes to put up. It just gives you that bit of extra space.
If you have a look in my gallery you can see them erected to my cruiser.
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PersonFORCE10
14/1/2014 at 4:45pm
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We are thinking of getting an awning, but want to try it first to be certain we need one. We just want to avoid something that takes too long to put up otherwise we may as well use the tent :)


Persontillett
14/1/2014 at 5:47pm
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We only use our awning if we go for more than 5 nights there is just the 2 of us and the dog it's not worth putting up just for afew days
Enjoy your camper


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25/1/2014 at 6:39pm
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Hi
Just to let you know

I was browsing through the free ads on here and someone has a awning for a conway cruiser for sale for £100.
Bit of a bargain if your interested.

Sam dad

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25/1/2014 at 11:57pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Sam dad on 25/1/2014
Hi
Just to let you know

I was browsing through the free ads on here and someone has a awning for a conway cruiser for sale for £100.
Bit of a bargain if your interested.

Sam dad


Well spotted, Sam dad! Here's the link.


Personlidds0
26/1/2014 at 12:02am
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1988 Grey Cruiser Inner Tents (pairs) (soiled - rubber marks)open front ref:2012 £50 the pair at Tent Valeting Services (TVS) (listed under 'Pennine Conway Stock' - click link on left side of page and scroll down.

Hope this helps!



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